ZPacks™ Hexamid Long Tent or Tarp Description: If you are 6' 4" (1.9 meters) or taller then the Hexamid Long might be for you. This tent is very similar to our popular Solo-Plus size tent except the ends of the tent are raised vertical for extra head and foot room. The two extra poles mean that almost the full 9 foot length of the tent can be utilized by tall hikers. Like our other Hexamids it is made from the lightest materials available; .51 oz/sqyd cuben fiber, and optionally .7 oz/sqyd ultralight insect netting. The tent has enough space to comfortably fit a person up to 6' 8" (2.03 meters) tall lying down or sitting up.  The tent has enough width for a bunch of gear, or a shorter hiking partner.   Kevin is shown in the pictures for reference; he is 6' 4" tall.   Sets up with a long trekking pole or walking stick around 52 inches (132 cm) at the center, and two 22" (56 cm) poles at the head and foot ends. Poles are not included, use trekking poles if you have them. Many trekking poles can come apart relatively easily for use at the two ends. The end poles can be longer or shorter than the recommended 22" and they will still work. Tent poles are available if you do not use trekking poles. Ten stakes are recommended on this tent. Set up instructions are available for the tent or tarp.   Fixed length guy lines using no-stretch spectra cord make setup easy. No line adjusters or knot tying necessary.   Great ventilation, and a great view through the large screen entryway. 6" of screen around the perimeter allows air flow.

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• The screen entryway opens with a single rainbow shaped zipper at the top. A single zipper reduces the likelihood of zipper failure, and keeps zipper weight at a minimum.
   
• Cuben Fiber is made from Dyneema threads which do not stretch. The tent stays taught all night. Nylon materials by comparison can stretch and sag, especially if it gets wet.
   
• All the seams are triple stitched and taped, and the tie outs are bonded. No seam sealing necessary!
   
• This tent is unique in that it has a fully enclosed .7 oz/sqyd
  screen floor which keeps 100% of insects, spiders, ticks, etc out!
  
  You will need a separate ground sheet on the inside, on top of the screen, just like sleeping under a tarp. Keeping the groundsheet separate from the shelter offers the following advantages:
   
  1. Our separate Cuben Fiber Bathtub Ground Sheet works great, but alternatively you can use a Poncho, or inexpensive material like Tyvek for your groundsheet.
  2. On nice nights you can take out your separate ground sheet and sleep under the stars or on the ground under a shelter.
  3. If rain is blowing hard at one side of the shelter, you can fold up the edges of your ground sheet, or shift it away from any spray. Rain spray or condensation runs harmlessly out the screen floor.
  4. You can take out your ground sheet to dry everything out twice as fast.
      
• Each inside corner of the shelter has a loop and clip for attaching your groundsheet. The peak also has a loop on the inside for hanging a flashlight or stuff sack.
   
• The expected life span of this shelter is at least one full 2500+ mile thru hike, or many years of casual use with some care. The shelter can also be easily repaired in the field since duct tape sticks well to the fabric.
   
• All ZPacks gear has a one year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Returns or exchanges are welcome.
   
• For more info check out the Tent FAQs.

Optional Extended Beak:
By popular demand an extended beak is now available. The extended beak rolls down to block rain spray, deflect wind, and provide some privacy. The beak has elastic an elastic cord which clips to the tent's front guy line. To open the beak just un-clip it and roll it up. The beak adds about 1 foot of vestibule space for shoes, etc.

When hiking solo the extended beak may not be necessary since you can usually slide your ground sheet towards the back of the tent to avoid any rain spray. If you are sharing the tent with a second person or if you want to play it safe add the beak.

Dimensions (approximate): 

• Peak Height: 51 inches (130 cm)
• Height at the head and foot: 19 inches (48 cm)
• Length: 9 feet (2.75 meters)
• Width at center: 62 inches (158 cm)
• Width at ends: 42 inches (107 cm)
• Entryway Height: 29 inches (74 cm)

Weight:

• A Hexamid Long Tarp including taped seams weighs 6.7 ounces (190 grams)
• Optional fully enclosed bug screen adds 5.8 ounces (164 grams), which makes 12.5 ounces (354 grams) total for the tent.
• Bright yellow Z-Line spectra guy lines add .4 oz (11 grams)
• A medium 6" x 12" stuff sack for the tent + separate groundsheet adds .3 ounces (8 grams)
• Six elastic bands and clips are included to attach your groundsheet to the shelter. .5 ounces (14 grams)
• An Optional Extended Beak adds 1.5 ounces (43 grams)
   
• The Total weight for a Hexamid Long Tent w/ Extended Beak,  including seam tape, guy-lines, elastic lines to attach your groundsheet, and a stuff sack is 15.2 ounces (431 grams).
   
• A ground sheet, 10 stakes and tent poles are sold separately, and are not included in the price or weight. If you choose to use a Twin size Cuben Fiber Groundsheet (4.3 ounces), ten 6" titanium stakes (2.0 ounces) and a cuben fiber stake sack (.1 ounces) then your Grand Total for the complete shelter would be 21.6 ounces (612 grams).
  
  These weights are as accurate as possible. Compare carefully! Many other manufacturers leave out seam sealing, lines, stuff sack, stakes, ground sheet etc from their weights.